Studying in Argentina vs. Turkey
Argentina and Turkey are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €643 in Argentina and €500 in Turkey.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Argentina
Cheaper monthly living
Turkey
Lower visa proof of funds
Argentina
Side-by-side comparison
Argentina
Turkey
Currency
USD ($)
TRY (₺)
Public tuition (annual)
$0
≈ €0 / yr
₺15,000
≈ €390 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
$6,000
≈ €5,520 / yr
₺200,000
≈ €5,200 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
$699 / mo
≈ €643 / mo
₺19,225 / mo
≈ €500 / mo
Visa proof of funds
$4,800
Proof of means for residencia estudiantil (≈ USD 400/month)
₺200,000
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Mendoza, Rosario
Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.